West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 85% of arrivals were on time; in August 2025 that fell to 51% — a 34-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 72% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 62%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 26 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.8%
- Flights/day
- 3.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 18m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,102 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PBI to DFW
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (48%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 30 min |
| Tuesday | 74% | 23 min |
| Wednesday | 74% | 21 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 30 min |
| Fridaybest | 75% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 34 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft52%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PBI to DFW delayed?
- 28% of PBI–DFW flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 26 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PBI to DFW?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (48%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PBI to DFW?
- The scheduled PBI–DFW flight time averages 3h 18m over 1,102 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are PBI to DFW flights cancelled?
- 2.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from PBI to DFW?
- August 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 51% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 85%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,253 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.